Kate Church

Director

About Me

I am a versatile and highly creative self-shooting Producer/Director and Series Producer with a background in factual programmes. Specialising in arts culture and history, I've worked on presenter-led series, documentaries, feature films, and have extensive development experience. I also love working with new and established talent. I have sec... Read More

I am a versatile and highly creative self-shooting Producer/Director and Series Producer with a background in factual programmes. Specialising in arts culture and history, I've worked on presenter-led series, documentaries, feature films, and have extensive development experience. I also love working with new and established talent. I have secured and interviewed a wide range of contributors, set up and directed shoots in the UK and US, with location experience in the UK, Europe, US and China. I am a trained and confident self-shooter on a wide variety of cameras, and have a good knowledge of lighting and sound. I have directed and produced several short documentaries, dance films and music promos and was Series Producer on Channel 4's Random Acts. I was Associate Producer on a London Film Festival & IDFA-selected music feature doc and in 2014 co-created a new full-length work for The Royal Ballet. I am a former print journalist and ballet dancer (The Royal Ballet). Read Less

Credits last updated / confirmed indexing on 13th Sep 2018

Credits

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Company

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Network Executive

Series Producer/Director / Heni Talks: Stories of Art from the world's leading experts / HENI / Jul 2017 to present

Series Producer/Director

Heni Talks: Stories of Art from the world's leading experts

HENI

Jul 17 - to present

Production Title: Heni Talks: Stories of Art from the world's leading experts

Company: HENI

Line Manager: Munira Mirza

Programme Length: Under 30 minutes

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Online Content

Description:Overseeing a new project called HENITalks, a non-profit digital platform of free-to-view films about art and art history with some of the world's leading experts.

HENI Talks is dedicated to sharing insights about art history from leading artists, curators and academics on film. This growing catalogue of short films aims to open art up to the wider public, and create a platform through which everyone can learn about art history, and can discuss, comment, enjoy and engage with it.

Our mission is to inspire people with the power of art and give them access to a broad range of expert speakers. We also work closely with a wide range of museums and galleries to film on location and bring out the stories in their collections. We will expand our range of partners and speakers over time, linking together people and ideas to create a unique digital resource.

Description:Directed with Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, who gives an exclusive insight into the live, nationwide memorial that he created to mark the centenary of the start of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 2016. The programme aired on Remembrance Sunday.

Description:Produced Woodwind, Brass and Semi-Final programmes, single camera director across the series - worked with presenters Clemmie Burton-Hill and Alison Balsom, Josie D'Arby and Joe Stilgoe in the Jazz Final and interviewed the judges.

Description:A film exploring the life and work of conceptual artist, Michael Craig-Martin, noted for teaching many of the Young British Artists. Coinciding with the publication of 'On Being An Artist', the film sees Michael at work in his studio and at the Royal Academy, where he has overseen the 2015 Summer Exhibition. It also includes interviews with leading YBAs - Damien Hirst, Gary Hume and Liam Gillick.
View here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2016-05-20/brilliant-ideas-artist-michael-craig-martin

Description:A new series, looking at some of the most exciting and acclaimed artists working in the world today. This episode explores the life and work of Conrad Shawcross, the youngest member of the Royal Academy, and features the creation of new works, including the monumental 'Dappled Light of the Sun' for the RA courtyard.

Description:P/D for the Ballet Category programme (one of four in the series). Part of a newly launched BBC competition for young dancers.

Live Producer / The Mad Hatter's Tea Party (The Royal Opera House) / The Royal Opera House / Dec 2014 to Dec 2014

Live Producer

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party (The Royal Opera House)

The Royal Opera House

Dec 14 - Dec 14

Production Title: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party (The Royal Opera House)

Company: The Royal Opera House

Line Manager: Tony Followell

Programme Length: Feature Length

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Live Events

Description:A live broadcast for the Royal Opera House website and BBC Arts online. Scripted all presenter links, and organised interval running order, liaised with the presenter and team throughout the live event

Description:A music documentary on the creation of an anthem for the opening ceremony of a major sporting event, which brings together 24 star performers from around the world - filming in Cairo, Paris, Rio, Doha, Madrid and Santiago. Setting up international shoots, liaising with artists, overseeing the overall narrative of the film and music video.

Producer/Director / Cassandra (The Royal Opera House) / The Royal Opera House / Jan 2014 to present

Producer/Director

Cassandra (The Royal Opera House)

The Royal Opera House

Jan 14 - to present

Production Title: Cassandra (The Royal Opera House)

Company: The Royal Opera House

Line Manager: Hannah Mayhew

Programme Length: Under 30 minutes

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Theatre

Description:Co-created a new full-length production, 'Cassandra' for the Royal Ballet that premieres in October 2014. Developed and wrote the originally proposal, produced and directed several films for the stage as multiple projections.

Description:Performance and behind-the-scenes doc for BBC4, following a special performance that unites the Ballet Boyz with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Directed backstage and front of house sequences, interviewed main contributors.

Production Title: Imagine: A Beauty is Born - Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty

Company: Leopard Films

Line Manager: Fiona Morris

Programme Length: 60 minutes

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Broadcast Television

Description:1x60’ for BBC1 Series finale and Christmas special of the BBC Arts series, Imagine. The film looks at the rise of one of the world’s most successful choreographers, following the creation of his new production, Sleeping Beauty and celebrates his 25 years in the business. Set up shoots, self-shot sequences and operated second camera, set up interviews with contributors, cleared archive and stills

Description:Short dance film for Channel 4's 'Random Acts' strand, with choreography by Jonathan Watkins and featuring dancers from the Royal Ballet, including Olivier Award Winner, Edward Watson and Lauren Cuthbertson.

Wrote the script; secured cast, crew and the creative team; managed the budget, sourced all equipment, found location and negotiated fees; directed the shoot and oversaw the edit.

Description:Working with the Head of Arts and Performance (Fiona Morris) and Head of Development (Alison Foster) on Leopard Films’ arts and history slate, including series and one-offs for BBC2, BBC3, BBC4, ITV1, Channel 4, and Sky Arts. Worked up successfully commissioned programmes including “Big Dance 2012’ (Channel 4), “The Genius of Bach’ (BBC2) and “Matthew Bourne Imagine’ (BBC1). Shot and edited taster tapes. Contributed to factual development ideas for daytime and peak slots.

Description:Helped to develop the successfully commissioned film, “The Royal Paintbox’ for ITV1 (plus feature length version) that explores the tradition of painting that runs through the Royal Family, and in which Prince Charles guides us through the family archives at Windsor Castle - conducted detailed research, liaised with the Royal Palaces, set up recces.
Also developed arts proposals (1x60 and feature documentaries) for BBC2 and BBC4 and funded developments for Channel4.

Description:Worked with the Head of Arts at Leopard Films on a wide-ranging Arts and Specialist Factual slate, including series and one-offs for BBC2, BBC3, BBC4, ITV1, Channel 4, and Sky Arts. Shot and edited taster tapes for new talent. Contributed to factual development ideas for daytime and peak slots.

Description:Winning submission for competition sponsored by Directors UK with Arriflex to use their latest digital camera.
Produced short film for Director Ian Denyer, with creative team including Caryn Franklin. First screening at BAFTA.

Description:Film presented by Lars Tharp about European craze for Chinese porcelain. Set up all UK shoots, found and secured locations and contributors. Assisted with development and editorial direction of the film.

Description:Pre-production development of content for BBC2 special with Darcey Bussell on the legacy of Hollywood musicals.

Associate Producer / Anda Union / Eye4Films / Jan 2011 to Dec 2011

Associate Producer

Anda Union

Eye4Films

Jan 11 - Dec 11

Production Title: Anda Union

Company: Eye4Films

Line Manager: Marc Tiley

Programme Length: Feature Length

Genre: Documentary

Sector: Feature Film

Description:A 90’ music film documenting an inspirational group's search for their cultural heritage that reveals the lives of Mongolians in modern China. (Eye4Films/EM Media). Official Selection, London Film Festival, 2011. Nominated Best Music Documentary, IDFA, 2011.

Spent several weeks filming in China in the Grasslands and Hohhot. Operated second camera and shot concert footage. Assisted in pre-production development through to post-production.

Producer/Director / Route 67 / n/a / Jan 2011 to Dec 2011

Producer/Director

Route 67

n/a

Jan 11 - Dec 11

Production Title: Route 67

Company: n/a

Line Manager: na Independent Production

Programme Length: Under 30 minutes

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Short Film

Description:Short 5’ dance film collaboration with Royal Ballet choreographer, Jonathan Watkins. Commissioned by TBC Artists’ collective to be shown in London (Richmix and Whitechapel) and Lahore, India.

http://vimeo.com/26041981

Producer/Director / Oracles / n/a / Jan 2011 to Dec 2011

Producer/Director

Oracles

n/a

Jan 11 - Dec 11

Production Title: Oracles

Company: n/a

Line Manager: na Independent Production

Programme Length: Under 30 minutes

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Short Film

Description:Short 18’ documentary film following singer-songwriter, Ana Silvera, in the creation of a new song cycle for a series of performances at the Roundhouse.

Production Title: South Bank Show: Wayne McGregor - Across the Threshold

Company: ITV Studios / Mindful Films

Line Manager: Nigel Wattis

Programme Length: 60 minutes

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Broadcast Television

Description:Film about Royal Ballet resident choreographer and director of Random Dance.

Interviewed contributors, filmed second camera (EX3) for rehearsals, interviews, and backstage footage. Arranged filming of work in progress through to performances at the Royal Opera House and Sadler’s Wells Theatre.

Description:South Bank Show in which Alison Jackson looks at our obsession with celebrity through the works of Andy Warhol.

Originated and successfully pitched the idea, brought main talent on board. Found locations, set up shoots in the UK and US; directed shoots in the UK and US. Secured interviews with Liza Minnelli and Joan Collins, Warhol’s family, friends, associates, and art critics. Interviewed Alison Jackson during the filming process. Cleared Warhol imagery (through the Warhol Estate) and music; assisted throughout the edit.

Description:A film following artist/filmmaker Sam Taylor-Wood over the course of a year.

Researched artist and wrote questions. Gained access to shoot sequences in the US and a week at the Cannes Film Festival. Helped set up an exclusive interview with Elton John. Self-shot interviews with Sam Taylor-Wood. Filmed additional sequences, GVs and second camera actuality. Cleared stills, music and archive footage.

Production Title: The South Bank Show: David McVicar: A Work in Process

Company: ITV

Line Manager: Matt Cain

Programme Length: 60 minutes

Genre: Arts & Music

Sector: Broadcast Television

Description:Prod/Dir: Nigel Wattis

A film following opera director David McVicar as he developed his new production of Richard Strauss’ Salome at Covent Garden, from conception through to opening night. Researched McVicar, regularly liaised with the Royal Opera House and opera houses around the world. Set up filming days, interviews with contributors; sourced and cleared stills.

Description:Helped to develop factual entertainment series ideas for BBC3 funded development exploring various different Obsessive Compulsive disorders. Conducted extensive research, found experts and contributors, helped to write the proposal.

Description:Worked for the Head of Documentaries. Conducted research, found contributors, and wrote proposals for history series and one-off docudramas for BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery, and National Geographic

Kate is a talented creative who can work effectively within a large team or as as a self shooter. She has good knowledge of arts, music and culture and works equally well both on production and in development. She manages contributors, artists and presenters with charm, good humour and courtesy.